Gladys Elizabeth Burch 77 of Newburg, MD. Passed away on August 4, 2020 at her home. Gladys was born in Washington, DC on January 19, 1943 to the late Henry and Elizabeth Prince. She is also predeceased by her husband, James Richard Burch; brother, Skip Prince; sister, Theresa Packard and her grandson, Jacob Mace. Gladys is survived by her sons, Tommy Mace (Jan), David Mace (Mae) and Mark Mace (Melissa); brother’s, Eddie Prince (Lucy) and Frank Prince; 6 grandchildren and 9 great...

Michael Lee Rison, 67, of LaPlata, MD passed away at his residence on July 26, 2020. Michael was born in LaPlata, MD to the late Chester Rison and Winona Rison.  He is survived by his daughters, Michele Alecknavage, Becky Rison, Jennifer Rison and Alysia Rison; sons, Chester Rison and Seth Rison; sisters, Carol Economides, Susan Warden, Alma Fuller and Cathy Rison; brothers, Charles Rison, Tommy Rison and Mark Rison; grandchildren, Kirsten, Samantha, Lexy, Kamryn and Madison; and one...

On Saturday, July 25th, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee Schraf, age 61, of Port Tobacco, MD, affectionately called GiGi by her beloved grandkids, was called home to rest. She was an amazing woman who brightened up every room she walked into with her infectious laugh.  She was vivacious in pursuit of all her endeavors.  She had a warm heart and soul for those in need and would always go above and beyond to bring happiness to others.   Jackie was born April 5th, 1959 at Prince...

Sybil Diane Burns, 75, of Waldorf, MD passed away on July 22, 2020 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in Prattville, AL on May 17, 1945 to the late James and Mable Preskitt, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Burns, Jr.  Sybil leaves behind her daughter, Patricia Kilinski (Danny); son, James “Billy” Burns(Danielle); brother, Jimmy Preskitt; sister, Pamela Landrum; and grandchildren, Tre, Hannah, Daniel, Bentley and James,...

Sharon K. Ferguson, 68, of Newburg, MD passed away on July 20, 2020 at Genesis Eldercare in LaPlata, MD. Sharon was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to the late Rudolph Weidler and Billie Jo Weidler.  She leaves behind her husband, James “Dan” Ferguson; daughters, Mary Jo Jerrel and Terri Kay Lucas; brothers, Randolph Weidler and Rudy Weidler, Jr.; and three grandchildren. Sharon was a bookkeeper.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening and...

Brian James Ware, 52, of LaPlata, MD passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2020 at the University of Charles Regional Medical Ctr. in LaPlata, MD. Born in Topeka, KS on December 10, 1967, he was the son of the late James H. Ware and Mabel Ware.  In addition to his mother, Mabel, Brian is survived by his sister, Stephanie Ware. Brian worked as a computer technician for Ericson Cellphones.  He enjoyed gaming and was a Sci-fi fan.  He also loved Harley Davidson...

Mary Elizabeth Jennings, surrounded by loving family, died peacefully in her sunroom in Phoenix AZ on July 13, 2020 and went Home to Jesus one day shy of her 88th birthday. She was born Mary Elizabeth Martin in Buffalo NY on July 14, 1932 to her parents, John Delos and Mildred Mary Martin, and, along with her older sister, Pat (Patricia Jean Peters), grew up in the neighborhood of Kenmore, NY. After graduating from Kenmore High School, she worked as a bank teller in Buffalo. While on...

Charles E. Drinks, Jr., 78, of Davenport, FL (formerly of LaPlata, MD) passed away on July 12, 2020 at Spring Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Born in LaPlata, MD on December 21, 1941 to the late Charles and Minnie Drinks, he is also predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Drinks; son, John R. Drinks, Sr.; brother, Edward L. Drinks; and sisters, Carole Gehring and Lillian Petersen.  Charles leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Donna Cermak; sisters, Diane Dean and Judy Norris...

Joseph Louis Hawkins 77, of Hughesville, MD passed away on Monday July 6, 2020 in LaPlata, MD. Better known as "Louis" was born in Newport Md. October 22, 1942 to the late Allie and Helen Hawkins. He was predeceased in death by his brothers, Walter Hawkins and Haskell Campbell, Sr.; sisters, Helen Snow, Catherine Hawkins and Madeline Hawkins; brother-in-law’s Joseph Armstrong, Joseph Johnson and Dock Snow. He is survived by his brother, Donald Hawkins (Patricia); sisters,...

Marquerite “Marty” Elsie Grabis, 87, of Welcome, Maryland passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born in Richwood, West Virginia on April 1, 1933. She graduated from high school in Richwood and then completed her bachelor’s degree in Baltimore, Maryland. Marty was foremost a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker, educator, and day care provider. Marty was an active member of Order of the Eastern Star for 50+ years, serving...